RIDGID R28700 Manual Del Operador página 8

OPERATION
NOTE: Some other brands of accessories will also fit
this head without the use of adaptors. When using these
accessories, always follow the instructions for that acces-
sory, in addition to all instructions for this product.
 An adaptor is provided to allow use of some other brands
of accessories with the power base. When using these
accessories, install the adaptor first, then install the
accessory. The adaptor has a different interface pattern
on each side for use with different brands of accessories.
Only use the adaptor when using these accessories.
NOTE: When using other brands of accessories that
require the use of an adaptor, always follow the instruc-
tions for these accessories, in addition to all instructions
for this product.
 With the accessory in place, push the sliding lever for-
ward slowly and then down to lock the accessory clamp
in place.
WARNING:
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when
operating this tool. They could get caught in
moving parts causing serious injury. Keep head
away from tool and work area. Hair could be drawn
into tool causing serious injury.
WARNING:
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the
operator, causing injury.
WARNING:
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
beneath work or around or over the blade while
blade is moving. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
CUTTING
See Figures 8 - 9, page 11.
 Install the wood blade or segment saw blade.
NOTE: Use the segment saw blade to perform flush cuts
in wood and drywall. Use the wood cutting blade to make
straight cuts in wood and plastic.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Hold the tool firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
Make sure blade is clear of any foreign material.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action. Allow
the blade to come to full speed, then move the blade into
the workpiece.
 To cut, keep the teeth of the blade in the workpiece and
move the back of the tool slowly in a constant sideways
motion.
NOTE: If the line and writing on the blade looks blurry
when in use, you are using the correct amount of pressure.
If they become clear, you are using too much force.
NOTICE:
Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the
work. Use of excessive pressure will cause strong
vibrations to the tool, which may result in broken
blades and cause premature wear to the tool's
motor.
SANDPAPER SELECTION
Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an
extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded
finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic
abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives,
such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in
power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and finer
grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations. The
condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which
grit will do the job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse
grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may
then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and
finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always continue
sanding with each grit until surface is uniform.
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